IT/OT Cybersecurity Engineer

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  • Market related
  • Middle East
  • Permanent

IT/OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Role Purpose

Ensure all control and automation systems comply with OT cybersecurity specifications and site-specific security checklists.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement standalone antivirus and application whitelisting solutions.
  • Configure NAS backup systems with enterprise backup software and RAID.
  • Deploy firewalls for Modbus/TCP and OPC connections.
  • Ensure Windows OS hardening per recognized industry standards.
  • Manage Vendor Laptop Approval and Pre-Connectivity forms.
  • Ensure 5-year OEM warranty and services for servers/workstations.
  • Support OT Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and cybersecurity validation.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's in IT, Cybersecurity, or Computer Engineering.
  • 15+ years of experience in OT cybersecurity for industrial control systems.
  • Certified in IEC 62443 or equivalent.
  • Practical experience with firewalls, application whitelisting, and backup solutions.
  • Experience on projects in the energy sector strongly preferred.

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